Cranbourne North

VIC 3977 • Greater Melbourne

24,683
Population (2021)
$41,028
Median Income
10.24 km²
Area
52m
Elevation
Growth SuburbMulticulturalAffordableOuter Southeast

About Cranbourne North

Cranbourne North is a diverse growth suburb of 24,700 in Casey, located 42 kilometres southeast of Melbourne's CBD. The Cranbourne line serves nearby stations, while the suburb has developed rapidly since the 2000s with a mix of established and newer estates. The Hunt Club development brought significant retail and residential growth.

The community is notably multicultural, with Indian, Afghan, and Polynesian populations contributing to the suburb's diversity. Shopping at Casey Central and nearby Cranbourne Park serves daily needs, while parks and reserves provide recreation. Cranbourne North attracts working families and migrants seeking affordable housing with reasonable transport access in Melbourne's southeastern growth corridor.

Cranbourne North falls under postcode 3977 and is governed by Casey Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Narre Warren South (South-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3977
Urban Area
Cranbourne
LGA
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.08°, 145.30°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
10.24 km²
Elevation
52m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$385
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,900
Avg Household Size
3.3 people
Median Age
32 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
20,110
Census 2021
24,683
22.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,736
Income 2021
$41,028
18.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 12,740
Born Overseas 10,966

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 2,683
  • 2. Afghanistan 1,362
  • 3. Sri Lanka 1,317
  • 4. New Zealand 679
  • 5. Philippines 482
  • 6. England 427
  • 7. Pakistan 302
  • 8. Mauritius 250
  • 9. China 239
  • 10. Fiji 158
  • 11. Malaysia 157
  • 12. Cambodia 141
  • 13. Samoa 123
  • 14. Vietnam 114
  • 15. Iran 110

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 5,167
English 4,862
Indian 2,778
Scottish 1,157
Irish 1,099
Sri Lankan 849
Chinese 807
Italian 703
Filipino 663
German 489

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,995
Both parents born in Australia
15,447
Both parents born overseas
2,194
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
35.2%
No Religion
26.5%
Islam
13.2%
Hinduism
8.2%
Buddhism
6.0%
Sikhism
4.7%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
2,054 (8.3%)
5-14 years
4,411 (17.9%)
15-19 years
1,686 (6.8%)
20-24 years
1,629 (6.6%)
25-34 years
3,649 (14.8%)
35-44 years
4,383 (17.8%)
45-54 years
3,069 (12.4%)
55-64 years
2,101 (8.5%)
65-74 years
1,105 (4.5%)
75-84 years
491 (2.0%)
85+ years
103 (0.4%)

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